We are inviting essays on history of medicine in the context of all the south countries.  We hope to cover a wide range of issues related to the history of medicine, its specific manifestations in the context of south countries, its impact including the varied responses- political, social, cultural- in different southern regions.  Contributions can be in the form of an article (3000-5000 words).  We also welcome contributions in the form of Book reviews, Reports of contemporary trends or events, Reports of conferences or meetings (1000-1500 words).  We especially welcome historiographical essays from different south contexts.